There are two different tests for pilling on the upholstery that ACT recognizes – ASTM D3511 Brush Pilling Test and ASTM D4970 Martindale Pilling Test.
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To CMHR or Not to CMHR, That is the Question…
When testing upholstery fabrics for International Maritime Organization (IMO), the first question that typically comes up is – Which foam should the lab use your fabric? Most often, you are given two choices: a non-fire retardant (FR) foam and some variety of FR foam. While the most tempting choice may be the FR foam, that may not be the right choice.